Bengals vs Steelers Odds – Steelers look to keep rolling at home
Offshore sportsbook: Pittsburgh a big favorite
- WHO: Cincinnati Bengals (+10) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (-10)
- WHAT: NFL football betting
- WHEN: Sunday, November 16 at 4:15 p.m. ET
- WHERE: Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA
- KEY STATS: Bengals are 12-20 in last 32 when playing on six days or less rest; Steelers are 25-9 in last 34 meetings with Bengals
- PICK: Steelers
Bengals vs Steelers betting figures to be one-sided as the two teams at the opposite ends of the AFC North spectrum meet up at Heinz Field on Thursday night. Sportsbook odds list the Steelers as a 10-point favorite in a game they need to win to retain their lead in the AFC North.
The Bengals have shown signs of life over the last couple of weeks but those who bet on sports aren’t sure whether the team has turned a corner or whether it’s just played porous competition at home. The Bengals upended the Jacksonville Jaguars before their bye week and then tied the Philadelphia Eagles
There have been some positives for the Bengals, including former first-round pick Cedric Benson, who has stepped into the lineup and run with some purpose. Although he hasn’t been great, he’s provided somewhat of a threat, which is something the Bengals didn’t have before. He can’t hurt Bengals vs Steelers odds, at least.
Sportsbook odds have the Bengals as such a huge underdog partially in part to the fact that starting quarterback Carson Palmer will again miss the game. The Bengals passing game has been in shambles since he hit the sidelines with an elbow injury.
Online sports betting sharps know the Steelers played two consecutive tough home games against the Indianapolis Colts and the San Diego Chargers, so a visit from the feeble 1-8-1 Bengals should be exactly what the doctor ordered.
Before you make your Bengals vs Steelers pick, keep in mind that the Steelers completely dominate this series. They’ve only failed to cover one spread in the last five meetings.
More importantly, the Steelers have a lot to play for while the Bengals are simply playing out their season. That should be evident in the effort on the field as the Bengals won’t be able to match the intensity, regardless of the fact that these are two division rivals.
STAN’S PICK: The Bengals vs Steelers spread is a large one, but side with the Steelers who should have no problems in this contest. Bet the Steelers to keep rolling and get their second consecutive home win.
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